The Detroit Red Wings got some good news today, when coach
Mike Babcock said he plans on having Henrik Zetterberg in the lineup for Game 4
of their Stanley Cup playoff series against the Boston Bruins.

Tonight's game would mark the first time Zetterberg has
played for the Red Wings since a 4-2 loss Feb. 8 in Tampa. He played in the
first game of the Olympics for Sweden before reinjuring his back and undergoing
surgery.

The Red Wings could certainly use some help offensively
since they've only scored two goals in three games vs. the Bruins. But if
nothing else, seeing their leader in the lineup will provide a major boost.

"For sure. He's our captain. He's our leader," said forward
Derw Miller. "I don't know where he's at right now strength-wise or how he
feels. Having his presence in the locker room and on the ice is good for our
team."

Zetterberg, who else? Despite missing 37 games, he had 48
points during the regular season to finish one point behind team leaders Daniel
Alfredsson and Niklas Kronwall. His plus-19 rating led the team.

As for Boston, if the Red Wings can't get the puck past
goaltender Tuukka Rask it doesn't matter what Zetterberg provides. Rask has been
nearly impenetrable. He hasn't allowed a
goal in 106 minutes, 40 seconds, has an 0.67 goals-against average and .976
save percentage.